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bluntness
PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
bluntness
1
n
without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
2
n
the quality of being direct and outspoken
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: bluntness
1
n
without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
Synonyms:
dullness
Antonyms:
asperity
,
sharpness
harshness of manner
keenness
,
sharpness
thinness of edge or fineness of point
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Types:
obtuseness
the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point
Type of:
configuration
,
conformation
,
contour
,
form
,
shape
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
2
n
the quality of being direct and outspoken
“the
bluntness
of a Yorkshireman”
Type of:
inconsiderateness
,
inconsideration
,
thoughtlessness
the quality of failing to be considerate of others
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